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DiLego Jewelry to Close After Nearly 100 Years in Business

The closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.

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'The Roof is Caving In;' Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents

Several parents in the Mount Greylock Regional School District on Thursday detailed disturbing racist incidents in the schools at a meeting of the School Committee.

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Pittsfield Officials: Unlimited Trash Not Sustainable, Toters Offer Cost-Savings

Unlimited trash pickup is not sustainable and will lead to higher taxes, city officials say.

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Beverly Gans Marks 60 Years & Counting in the Pittsfield Schools

Gans will mark 40 years as secretary to principal at Taconic High School in June.

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Hugs & Cheers as Cheshire Town Clerk Closes Out 30-Year Career

That wasn't all, of course, as she was applauded for her 30 years overseeing the town's elections and vital records. There were plenty of hugs and some tears for a closing out of her long career.

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Dalton Zoning Board OKs Conversion of Zip's Bar into Apartments

The Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday approved the conversion of the former Zip's Bar & Billiards into four apartments.

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Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients

The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted members of the community who have stepped beyond their roles to help and support others.

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Berkshire Hills Eyes Lifeguard Variance for 2025

Berkshire Hills County Club is seeking a variance on its pool permit to allow for cost savings on staff members starting next year, including fewer lifeguards.

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Pittsfield Community Development OKs Airport Project, Cannabis Amendment

The Community Development Board has supported plans for a new hangar at the airport and a change to the cannabis ordinance.

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MCLA Class of 2024 Told 'This Is Your Time'

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts awarded 175 degree and certificates at the college's 125th commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

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Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Give Shocking Visual of Countywide Child Abuse

The steps of City Hall were lined with 56 pairs of children's shoes on Friday, representing the average number of children with confirmed abuse and neglect cases each month in the county. The Children's Trust and Child Care of the Berkshires coordinate this shocking visual yearly.

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Greylock Federal Promotes North Adams Branch Manager

In her role, Jannicelli oversees all activities for the North Adams branch, manages the location's staff of seven, and plays an active role in business development.

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North Adams Planners Renew Brewery Permit, Ask Legal Opinion on Glamping Changes

One long gestating project is expected to be completed this year but another one has been delayed yet again for a legal opinion.

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DEI Officer for Berkshire Health to Speak at BCC's 64th Commencement

The keynote speaker will be Charles Redd, a 1995 graduate of the college's nursing program.

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Clarksburg Voters to Elect Town Officers on Tuesday

The three candidates for Select Board discussed their visions and qualifications last Monday at a forum sponsored by the Council on Aging at the Community Center.

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Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone

Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.

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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Celebrates a Bustling 2023

DPI held its annual meeting at the Berkshire Museum on Thursday, touting the 17 businesses welcomed to the downtown in 2023 and six so far this year.

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Letter: Article 41 on Williamstown Town Meeting Warrant

The town warrant for the upcoming town meeting has just been published. Many people think Article 41 warrants thought and discussion prior to the meeting.

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Dalton OKs $22M Budget; Tables Concrete Sidewalk Article

Voters approved all but one of the 22 articles on the warrant at the annual town meeting on Monday night at Wahconah Regional High School.

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Clark Art Exhibit Explores Imperialism, Lost History of South America

Artist Kathia St. Hilaire uses mixed mediums, including printmaking, painting, collage, and weaving, to explore the lost Haitian history and culture she has heard as tales told by her parents and investigates how imperialism persists today in subtler forms.

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Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: South Stream Road

The walk starts at 6:45 am.

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Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office Hours

Appointments are not required.

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North Berkshire Community Dance

Admission is pay-as-you-can.

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BCC Jazz Ensemble Presents Free Concert

The event is free and open to the public.

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Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: Steepletop

Steepletop is a Berkshire Natural Resource Council property in New Marlborough.

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